UPDATE: This story was updated at 4:19 p.m. with a PDF from the Ashland County Coroner’s Office. NANKIN — A memorial service has been set for a Mapleton High School student who collapsed during Homecoming festivities Friday night. A Tuesday press release from Mapleton Local Schools stated services for Breanne McKean, 17, will take place […]
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Ashland Source's Report for America corps member. She covers education and workforce development, among other things, for Ashland Source. Thomas comes to Ashland Source from Montana, where she graduated with degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Montana.
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Ashland-area community mourns death of teen who collapsed at Homecoming game
NANKIN — The Ashland-area community is grappling to cope with a teen’s death Friday night after she collapsed during pregame Homecoming festivities. The school’s sports teams, the business community and area school districts alike have all issued statements responding to the death of Breanne McKean, 17. The senior Homecoming Queen candidate died Friday night after […]
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Mansfield Plumbing Products to close Perrysville plant by end-of-year
PERRYSVILLE — Mansfield Plumbing Products will shutter its doors by the year’s end, as first reported Tuesday afternoon by the Mansfield News Journal. The company produces “performance plumbing fixtures and fittings for use in residential, commercial and institutional markets,” according to its website. Mansfield Plumbing Products is the fourth-largest employer in Ashland County, according to […]
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AU welcomes large freshmen class, sees steady enrollment numbers
ASHLAND — After a spring of cuts thanks to low enrollment, Ashland University saw a leap in its freshmen class numbers this year. According to Keith Ramsdell, AU’s vice president for enrollment management and marketing, 508 freshmen students enrolled this fall. That total is up from 466 new students last year. “That definitely tells us […]
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A Montana girl’s reflections on line dancing in Ohio
ASHLAND — As some of you might know, I moved here to Ohio from Montana, for this job, in July. I get a lot of funny looks when I tell people that. Montana and Ohio are different, and my transition here came with many changes. Ohio doesn’t have mountains, and Montana isn’t quite as green […]
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Champs crowned in Ashland’s 36th Diaper Derby
ASHLAND — The annual Diaper Derby at the Ashland County Fair turned into a race for second place on Thursday morning. Tate Harrison handily won the event, leaving Penelope Sousa and Kaden Light in the dust. It looked like Light would take the win when he sat down right in front of the finish line, […]
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Loudonville supt. working to make good on promises
LOUDONVILLE — Jennifer Allerding had goals entering her first year as Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Schools’ superintendent: improving communications and relationships, and making the district safer. At Monday night’s board of education meeting, she shared updates on both. Transparency and trust Allerding said the district has been trying to build trust and transparency with the community via […]
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Hillsdale sees many new beginnings to kick off school year
JEROMESVILLE — There’s a lot that’s new around Hillsdale Local Schools this year. As students returned to classes on Sept. 5, they came back to a brand-new facility. There’s a new face at the helm of the district too, with Cathy Trevathan replacing longtime superintendent Steve Dickerson. Trevathan said she looks forward to starting beginning […]
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Spherion Mid-Ohio participates in national rewards program to boost employee engagement
ASHLAND — Beth Delaney has owned Spherion Mid-Ohio for 21 years. She helps connect job candidates with companies based on background, experience and career goals. She works with over 100 companies across multiple sectors. Delaney said she’s worn every hat possible in her career. Now, Delaney’s wearing another. She, along with other Spherion owners nationwide, […]
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Loudonville has new leadership for new school year
LOUDONVILLE — Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Schools has a new superintendent this year, and with that comes new goals for the district. Jennifer Allerding stepped into the superintendent role on Aug. 1. She came to the district from Galion, where she served as superintendent for three years. With her, she brought new ideas and goals for […]